Food Service - Food Warehouse Manager

Detroit Zoo, 8450 W. Ten Mile Road, Royal Oak, Michigan, United States of America Job Description Posted Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 4:00 AM

WAREHOUSE MANAGER

For more than 50 years, SSA has partnered with cultural attractions to design the hospitality experience journey, freeing our partners to remain mission‑focused. We bring together admissions, culinary, and retail with innovation and human connection to shape a seamless guest journey. Our focus is on people, innovation, and operational intelligence as a means to create special moments with lasting impact. We call it 452 Hospitality, the foundation of how we serve our partners and their communities. Reporting Relationship The Warehouse Manager reports directly to the Executive Chef. Responsibilities People & Growth Develop and implement storage systems, policies and procedures to ensure maximum use and efficiency of space and storage areas in warehousing operations. Contact vendors to reconcile invoice discrepancies, shortages, over shipments or to arrange for emergency shipments or requisitions. Ensure your department’s team is set with the operation in mind: hire & recruit for new talent, integrate new team members, supervise assigned personnel, evaluate performance, develop, coach, issue documentation, and manage employee exits. Remain knowledgeable and on the foresight of and managing in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws. Maintain a clean, safe and organized work environment. Uphold and demonstrate a complete understanding of company policies and procedures Operational Excellence Direct and maintain efficient centralized warehousing operation by establishing control procedures for cataloging, inventory control, bulk storage and distribution of materials, equipment and supplies and assist in maintaining this supply system. Ensure SSAfety standards are met by upholding training and daily operational expectations for department staff. Supervise, as necessary, clerical data entry staff involved in transmitting all warehousing documentation to the corporate office. Coordinate all warehousing activities with management officials and representatives from the corporate office. Plan and supervise receipt, storage and distribution of supplies and equipment in large centralized warehousing operations. Supervise maintenance of facilities, material handling, equipment, and inventory warehousing control systems, manual or automated. Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations. SRC Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required from time to time Compile and submit regular reports of damage, outdated stock or supplies, over and under shipments, return of goods to vendor, etc. Social Responsibility & Culture Promote an inclusive & supportive approach at the Unit. Supports unit in being an example for Company & Client guidelines with regard to Sustainability/Conservation efforts. Displays knowledge of efforts in business application as well as giving adequate opportunity for teaching to unit staff as necessary. Supports SSA / Unit in driving community effort through hiring efforts, engagement activities, and focus on opportunities of giving back. Perform other tasks as deemed necessary. Job Requirements Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to articulate to our team, Executive Chef, General Manager and HQ personnel as necessary. Proven leadership skills with an understanding of the importance of team building/development, while fostering partnerships. Exceptional problem solving/decision making skills combined with the ability to be organized. Demonstrates organizational and planning skills. Demonstrates the ability to remain flexible in a fast‑paced environment. Computer and/or inventory system knowledge. Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to move and handle boxes (35lbx – 50lbs or more) as necessary to operation, which entails lifting and perform all functions as set forth above. Ability to work varied hours/days, including nights, weekends and holidays, as needed. Driving company vehicle and/or golf cart within the scope of employment requires a valid driver’s license and is subject to a DMV check. Previous Experience Three - Five years minimum in food warehouse supervisor experience preferred. Background in receiving, storing, inventory and distribution of food & beverage in hotel, entertainment or cultural attraction venue a plus. ServSafe or Food Certification a plus. All education backgrounds eligible, must be 18 years or older. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with this job description. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks are performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technological developments) Compensation and Benefits Eligible for overtime pay. On‑Demand Pay Program: Get access to a portion of earned wages before payday. Meal Plan & Employee Discounts at applicable locations. Participation in a 401(k) program with a 15% company match (must be 21 years or older, eligible after one year of employment with 1,000 hours worked, available to enroll during Open Enrollment Periods). Tuition Discount through Partnership College. Up to 8 hours of Bereavement Leave Holiday pay of 1.5× the regular rate is provided for hours worked on Christmas Day and Thanksgiving Day . Paid sick leave is provided in accordance with applicable state and local laws. Accrual rates, caps, and usage rules vary by location. Locations include: Arizona, California, Chicago, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, D.C. Colorado: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked , up to 48 hours per year , under the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA). Maryland: Employees accrue at least 1 hour of paid sick and safe leave for every 30 hours worked , up to 40 hours per year , as required under the Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Washington: Employees accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked , in accordance with the Seattle Paid Sick and Safe Time. SSA Holdings and its affiliated companies, including SSA Group, A&F Souvenir, Cinchio Solutions, and Behavioral Essentials, are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our hiring practices and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. A diverse team strengthens our collective impact. 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